Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.

Ahem! Who said it? All there |!
New wheather prophets wanted,
but the rain is very acceptable.
Planting corn time has come. Roast
ing ears and corn beans will soon
grace the dinner table.
Fresh fish, bass and shad; they
mean to remain yet a while longer.
The fruit trees are now beginning
to put forth their fragrant bloom,
and they appear to be full.
Fruit sellers advocate large crop
of peaches.
The vioiets and hyacinths scent the
air with their odor, which makes one
feel like it won't be long-the sum-
mer days.
Mr.. Lewis Gerhardt, of your place,
passed through here on Wednesday
on his wheel, enroute for Winchester.
Lewis rides beautifully and was much
admired.
Leone y told you last week what
her neighbors were talking about at
the Ladies' Auxiliary Clubs enter
tainment the other night. Now just
lister but moment and I'll tell you
about some of my would be neighbors,
over in Hagerstown not long since at
the Opera house. He was sport
ing man, gentleman, he unused, he
looked and listened intently, his opera
glass fell ! / saw it all unobserved
by him; / was scared, / thought he
was about to be seized by catalep-
tic spasm,'' his eyes opened, then his
mouth, and l heard distinctly Ian
Lang Langtry. / knew it all! The
English beauty" paralyzed him;
he seemed lost, gone, but his memory
was logged presently by the sound of
feminine voices, which brought back
to his memory the presence of his
l-l-ady, and he Strengthened himself
SO quickly laughed outright.
Sheriff of - -, Dear Sir: +" Let
her-go-Langtry F." is the latest at the
Court House.
MIR. M. l.. Payne, accompanied by
Mrs. M. l.. Henshaw and Mrs. j. n.
Rinker took their departure for
Wichita, Kan, on Monday last. We
wish them successful and pleasant
season.
Mrs. Susan Stuckey, of Tuscarora,
started for Wichita on Thursday last,
to visit her son, Mr.. Lewis Stuckey,
of that place.
Lost or strayed Two young gents
from Leetown last Sunday night,
when last seen were entering the SUBJ
"rbs of Darkesville. Anyone know
ing of their whereabouts will confer
a favor by addressing ~ or J. w.
Clendening, Esq, Leetown.
Miss Anna Shipe continues ill at
tnt n 10
soon.
We acknowledge an invitation to
be present at the TART reception !"
given by Mrs. d. H. Stuckey at the
st. Clair Hotel, which no doubt will
be a pleasant affair, Saturday evening
from to 10 O'Clock P. M.
The precincts of Arden were invaded
last Sunday by Gerardstown, or por-
ton of its population last Sunday.
Rob was all dignity, and Zeph, my
goodness
Messrs. Ashby Sherrard and Harry
Baker paid a I" flyer" here on Sun
day.
Religious. Communion service in
Christ P. E. Church Sunday at 3 p.
M, and baptism ordinance during the
week. A class of several are ex-
pected to be present. Preaching in
the Presbyterian Church by Rev. E.
l.. Wilson, at 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Albertis Miller, of Pa, is the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Lamon.
Miss Rachel Bell, of your place, and
Robt. Lamon, Jr. paid flying visit
Sunday.
Mr. Mart Haul opd Wi 70 ,,,a,a ~,
the village on Sunday.
Mr.. Chas. Lamon and his sister
Mrs. Sam'l Gold are visiting in Wash
ington, d. G.
Flying visits have been numerous
from your place during the past week,
which we have not time to mention.
Rumors are afioat referring to ex-
pected weddings; talk is cheap, as
there is no foundation for such Idon't
think.
Miss Fannie Hoffman, of this place,
is in your city, as the guest of Mrs.
Mamie Miller on Burke Street.
Mr.. George Myres stopped at this
place Thursday of last week, after a
three days. tour through Jefferson
County on his wheel. A good deal of
pleasure seemed to be connected with |
his visit III Charlestown, if it wasn't |
meant for pleasure trip.
Messrs. Y. V. Mcintyre and Adds
on Timberlake, of your place, spent
at their home in Smithfield. |
Mr.. John Gordon met with severe |
accident Tuesday last, about two
miles west from here. A limb from
a tree fell and struck him ON the head,
with such force as to make a scalp |
wound. Medical assistance was i'm
mediately rendered and the displaced |
scalp replaced. File is now getting
along well, though he had narrow
escape from more serious injury. We
extend sympathy to the unfortunate
gentleman.
Anril 29th. w.